Namesakes
Ann Petersen
(f) 1927-2003 
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Fredrik Petersen
(m) 1983-
Notable Athletes (handball)
Olympic Medalists 2012 handball (silver)
Henry Petersen
(m) 1900-1949
Olympic Medalists 1920 pole vault (silver)
Marga Petersen
(f) 1919-2002
Olympic Medalists 1952 4x100 m relay (silver)
Marita Petersen
(f) 1940-2001
Other Leaders 1993-1994 Faroe Islands (prime minister)
Peter Petersen
(m) 1884-1952
Other Notables education
Sara Slott Petersen
(f) 1987-
Olympic Medalists 2016 400 m hurdles (silver)
William Petersen
(m) 1953-
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Wolfgang Petersen
(m) 1941-2022
Notable Filmmakers